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magmichele12

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are parameters used to confirm the metabolic syndrome associated with obstructive sleep apnea?
 
  1. Low triglycerides
  2. Insulin resistance
  3. Hypertension
  4. Impaired glucose intolerance
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following factors has been shown to positively correlate with obstructive sleep ap-nea?
 
  a. Age
  b. Height
  c. Obesity of the upper body
  d. Blood pressure at rest


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The metabolic syndrome includes three of the following: waist circumference greater than 102 cm, hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and elevated triglyceride levels.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Obesity, especially of the upper body, has been found to correlate positively with the presence of obstructive sleep apnea.


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